French and Indian cruelty; exemplified in the life and various vicissitudes of fortune of Peter Williamson who was carried off from Aberdeen in his infancy, and sold as a slave in Pensylvania. Containing the history of the author's adventures in N. America; his Captivity among the Indians, and manner of his escape; the customs, dress, &c. of the Savages; military operations in that quarter; with a description of the British Settlements, &c. &c. To which is added, an account of the proceedings of the magistrates of Aberdeen against him on his return to Scotland; A brief History of his Process against them before the Court of Session, and a short Dissertation on Kidnapping.
- Peter Williamson
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- MDCCLXII. [1762]
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French and Indian cruelty: exemplified in the life and various vicissitudes of fortune of Peter Williamson who was carried off from Aberdeen in his infancy and sold for a slave in Pensylvania, containing the history of the author's surprising adventures i
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Edinburgh : printed for the author, and sold by him at his shop in the Parliament House, MDCCLXII. [1762]
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The fifth edition, with large improvements.
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